Mobile App Usage Patterns of Patients Prescribed a Smoking Cessation Medicine: Prospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States. Smoking cessation is challenging for many patients. Regardless of available treatment options, most quit attempts are unaided, and it takes multiple attempts before a patient is successful. With the ever-increasing use of smartphones, mobile apps hold promise in supporting cessation efforts. This study evaluates the ease of use and user satisfaction with the Pfizer Meds app to support smoking cessation among patients prescribed varenicline (Chantix).

Objective

Study participants included varenicline users who downloaded and used the app on their personal smartphone. The main objectives were to report mobile app download frequen

SUBMITTER: Bruno M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5930175 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature